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Ever since river cruise companies began throwing serious money at their hardware, river cruising’s star has been in the ascendant. Old hands who cruised Europe and Russia in the early Nineties speak of mediocre food, drab interiors and no “service” to speak of. The 21st century experience couldn’t …

An embroidery hoop craze has ensued, and we're all about it. There are so many creative options you can buy or use as inspiration to make one yourself. We rounded up the most funny and clever embroidery hoops we could find — now we want to cover our house in them. Check out our favorite picks and …

Netflix's incredibly niche, personalised subgenres have long captivated movie nerds, from "Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s" to "Period Pieces About Royalty Based on Real Life".<p>The genres, based on a complicated algorithm that uses reams of data about users' viewing habits to recommend exactly …

Embroidery hoops are dominating Pinterest right now, and we're beyond obsessed with the trend. Although the crafty objects were formerly associated with grandma-esque arts and crafts back in the day, this new wave of embroidery hoops is most definitely not something you'd see in your nana's house. …

In her new book, “Flâneuse,” Lauren Elkin expands the concept of the <i>flâneur</i> — that aristocratic bohemian man strolling the city streets, possibly with a top hat or some other touch of the dandy — to include women wanderers from Virginia Woolf to Sophie Calle (one of whose works will be featured in …

Sick of the sight of your replica Eiffel Tower? Too many <i>J’aime Paris</i> magnets pinned against your fridge? Then fear not, because the latest trend in travel souvenirs from the French capital might be just up your street: cobblestones.<p>One entrepreneurially-minded businesswoman, Margaux Sainte-Lague, …

The city of love – or lights – can also be a delight for children, with special sessions at many cultural attractions and parks with playgrounds, ponds and puppets<p>More in this series: Berlin | Amsterdam | Barcelona | Rome<p><b>I’m bored!</b><p>Most kids quickly tire of walking, so make it more interesting with …

If you've ever struggled with your weight, you know how exhausting it is to feel uncomfortable in your body or to constantly obsess over what you should eat. You also probably know what it's like to feel guilty about skipping another workout or grabbing processed food on the run. The truth is, most …

Cauliflower is all the rage these days. Not only is it versatile, it's a delicious and nutritious substitute for rice, potatoes -- and even steak! From Cauliflower Fried "Rice" to Curried Cauliflower & Apple Soup, here are five fabulous recipes you need to try.<p><b>1. Cauliflower Fried "Rice"</b><p>Cauliflower …

Discover the vibrant restaurant scene in Quebec City with travel writer and frequent National Geographic contributor Annie Fitzsimmons.<p>You wouldn’t have wanted to be my dining companion in <b>Quebec City</b>. I was completely inappropriate, struggling to stop chocolate from dribbling out of a crepe or …

Visit Paris for the art, culture, history, and romance, but to truly experience the City of Light like a local, walk through one of its food markets. “I think when you travel abroad, the best way to discover a country is to explore the markets,” says Philippine Darblay, communication coordinator …

From the classic landmarks to the lesser-known gems, we've rounded up some of the most entertaining, most exquisite, and most quintessentially Parisian attractions and activities the city has to offer.<p>From the classic landmarks to the lesser-known gems, we've rounded up some of the most …